Written by

Jonathan Lintner
| The Courier-Journal

College football's Coaches Poll and the Waterford Crystal football trophy awarded to its national champion will go by a new name starting this season.

Amway has partnered with USA Today Sports, the rankings' former namesake, and the direct selling company also will present the American Football Coaches Association's trophy - a job previously done by Dr. Pepper.

Jim Ayres, Managing Director for Amway North America, said sponsorship of the Amway Coaches Poll runs for three years with an option for two more. The companies also introduced the Amway Fan Poll feature on Wednesday, which will ...